Fit me up!

Thursday.

Feels like it should be Friday by now.

I've worked harder this week than I have in a very long time.

Today I managed to get on the treadmill with Chloe in the crate upstairs. After about 5 mins of whining she calmed down and I started running. 7 miles total. A much better run than Tuesday. I don't think I ever hit 150 on the HR monitor. I'm still not gaining any speed though. I really don't see myself getting any faster this year. As a matter a fact I believe that my running will get slower. Two main reasons for this is, my leg and my endurance. Doing any type of speed work will just do more damage than good to my shin. Hill work and intervals will do the same. I really am limited to slow easy runs if I want to make it through the season. That certainly won't make me faster. Will that hurt my chances for a PR in a few races? Probably. However for the 1/2 iron man it's all about your endurance. I am an endurance athlete. That 1/2 marathon I have to do after a 1.2 mile swim and a 56 mile bike ride will be completely 100% mental stamina. I will not be running fast, I'll be happy just to be able to run at all.

After my 7 mile run I got on the bike and got in another 10 miles. I really need to focus more attention to the bike. I think this weekend I will forgo the running and start racking up the bike miles. Maybe see what 30 miles feels like on a trainer. Will be a good time to test it out as I'm headed to the bike shop tomorrow to put the finishing touches on my bike. I've had it just about a year now and it's time to add what I hope will make me a better cyclist. Some areobars, clip less pedals and my new bike shoes to go with it. Maybe a new drink set up in the front of the bike. I am getting a 3D computerized fitting for the bike. This will take into account my total bike shape and irregularities in length of my legs and hips. It will tell me how powerful I am and tell me how to make the most of the power I do have. I will be fitted for an areo position like you see on TV. My bike will be adjusted to fit me and no one else. Down to the centimeter. I really hope to make the most improvements in my biking this year.

Tomorrow if I'm lucky I might get in a quick workout, but I doubt it. Since I'll be gone for about 4 hrs for the fitting I will have to entertain the dog before and after I go. Then the kids are home, a birthday party to get to and since I get up with the dog at 5 I don't see myself working out at 8 pm on a Friday!